Antarctic Circle Map

The Antarctic Circle is the region in the Southern Hemisphere surrounding the South Pole. The nearest country is Argentina and the second nearest is New Zealand.

The Antarctic Circle is the coldest and driest place on earth and is the only land on Earth owned by no one but claimed by many, so it’s political future is in doubt.

There are no Polar Bears nor indigenous people in the Antarctic, just mad scientists, penguins, whales and seals. From November-January daylight is 24/7.

The word Antarctic is derived from Antarktikos, ‘opposite the bear.’

Depending on the length of the voyage, some cruises visit the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands and/or mountainous South Georgia. Zodiac excursions permit close encounters with wildlife and icebergs in the surrounding waters while some tours offer Antarctic kayaking or onshore camping. Experts lecture visitors on natural history, wildlife and other features of Antarctica. Ships travelling Antarctic waters range from Russian icebreakers to expedition cruise ships with strengthened hulls.